Haaa, those punks!
My computer is actually pessimistic, but within 10%.
Jason Clifford
Crit Bennett wrote:
> It's so hard to find good help, ya know? This is what I got from
> www.dcanswers.com
>
> -------- I sent them this -------------
> From: crit@engineer.com
> Date: 03/04/01 21:05:01
>
> Form Selected:
> --------------
> Customer Type: Owner
> Category: Maintaining
> Sub Category: Vehicle Questions
> Brief Description:
> ------------------
> Dakota Overhead Computer MPG Discrepancy
> Comments:
> ---------
> Over the course of my ownership of my 2001 Dakota I've noticed that the
> overhead computer MPG is considerably optimistic. I've tracked mileage over
> the last 7500 miles and consistently get 80% to 85% of the mileage indicated.
> I'd be happy to attach a spreadsheet to help if possible. I've been told by my
> dealer that this cannot be adjusted or compensated for. For an additional
> $385, I'd expect the overhead computer to be accurate to some reasonable
> degree. Is there any way to adjust the readout through the DRB III scantool or
> anything else? The problem is very repeatable and never deviates from the 80%
> to 85% window.
>
> -------- They replied with this -------------
>
> Dear Crit:
>
> Thank you for your e-mail concerning the fuel economy of your DaimlerChrysler
> product.
>
> The fuel usage estimates quoted for your vehicle were obtained by the U.S.
> Environmental Protection Agency during their emissions certification testing.
> Each vehicle is tested by professional drivers under precisely controlled
> laboratory conditions.
>
> The mileage figures obtained by the Environmental Protection Agency should be
> considered as estimates to be used only for comparison purposes. The actual
> mileage you can expect depends on the individual driving habits of the person
> using the vehicle, the conditions under which it is driven, and the vehicle's
> mechanical condition.
>
> If, after considering all of the factors involved, you still feel that your
> vehicle is not operating to its full potential, we suggest you arrange for your
> authorized Chrysler Corporation dealer to perform another detailed check of your
> vehicle.
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